The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum is a multi-active solution targeted at reducing the look of irritated skin. It helps recover the skin barrier in 2 hours*, and provides an immediate 86%** boost in skin hydration. This helps soothe feelings of discomfort, and reduce signs of redness.
While strengthening the skin barrier, the Soothing & Barrier Support Serum also improves the look of uneven texture for a smoother appearance. Formulated with multiple vitamins, lipids, and phytotechnologies, this comprehensive serum is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
The multi-active formula contains 8 key technologies:
Vitamin B12:
Helps support skin barrier by reducing dryness and the look of redness, while also imparting the serum’s characteristic pink hue.
Gallic Acid Derivatives:
A combination of 3 activated forms of gallic acid (propyl gallate, gallyl glucoside and epigallocatechin gallyl glucoside (EGCG)) helps soothe skin discomfort and target the look of redness associated with irritants.
Bisabolol:
Helps reduce the look of skin redness
Soothing Complex:
Reduces feelings of skin tightness and discomfort from dryness.
Ceramide Complex:
Plant-derived ceramides (sphingolipids and phospholipids) provide topical delivery of key skin components.
2% Niacinamide:
Supports essential skin components that help promote hydration.
Sugar-based hydrators:
Offers skin hydration and helps support the skin barrier.
Centella Asiatica Phytotechnologies:
Isolated triterpenes; asiaticoside, madecassic acid and asiatic acid, derived from Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) that helps protect the skin against irritants
Testing Shows:
- Repairs and strengthens the skin barrier
- Provides an immediate 86% boost in skin hydration
- Provides hydration that lasts all day
- Reduces the look of redness
- Improves the look of uneven skin texture for a smoother appearance
*Clinical testing on 23 people after one application.
**Clinical testing in 34 people, 2 x per day for 6 weeks.
How to Use:
- Apply a few drops to the face in the morning and evening.
- If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician.
- Use only as directed on unbroken skin.
- Patch testing prior to use is advised.
- Keep out of reach of children.
